School Bus Mechanic

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia; Valencia (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) eligibility

Paid time off

Life insurance

In-house training

Factory training

Job summary

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh is a growing team seeking skilled mechanics to join our family. We offer excellent pay, in-house and factory training, with great benefits for you and your family.

Mechanics will perform warranty, service and maintenance work for buses, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Must have State Inspection License; we provide training if needed. You must supply your own general hand tools and be able to life 50 pounds at times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational/technical training in auto repair preferred.
• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Commercial driver's license may be required; willing to train for CDL.

Responsibilities

• Maintains vehicles, which may include company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, buses, and other motor vehicles.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups.
• Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
• Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
• Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist.
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts.
• Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance.
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Diagnostics

Manual reading

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Vocational training

CDL preferred

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulics

Power tools

Job description

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Pittsburgh is looking for great people to join our family. If you are ready for a team environment, excellent pay, in house and factory training, with great benefits,

We offer medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k eligibility, paid time off, and company paid life insurance.

Mechanics will perform warranty, service and maintenance work for busses, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Must have State Inspection License.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains vehicles, which may include company's fleet of cars, trucks, heavy equipment, busses, and other motor vehicles
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance including oil changes and tune-ups
• Performs tests on specific parts and systems to ensure proper function
• Identifies mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment
• Examines critical parts and systems using a standard checklist
• Repairs or replaces malfunctioning parts and systems such as brake pads, belts, water pumps, transmissions, and other mechanical parts
• Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance
• Test drives vehicle to confirm safe and proper operation

What you need to succeed:

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of vehicle repair
• Excellent mechanical repair skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read service and repair manuals
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment, hydraulics, and software

Education/ Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field preferred
• Two years of related experience preferred
• Commerical driver's license may be required. *Willing to train for C.D.L

Required:

• You must supply your own general hand tools
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and safety inspections
• Must be able to life 50 pounds at times

Blue Bird Bus Sales provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.